Imagine being only one of millions of online daters standing shoulder to shoulder (or should I say head to head) vying for position to be the one to stand out in a virtual venue swarming with singles. In this ever increasingly popular, spirited and competitive marketplace you have to find you own unique way to showcase YOU.
Be creative! Come up with a catchy username that can make as much of an impact on getting noticed first as a flattering close-up picture of you grinning from ear to ear.
I have seen profile names such as HunyBuny4U (gag me) that one might think is cute and attractive or others that are risqué like SxyBalls69 or MY12INCHER (gag me literally) but are suited for more intimate websites . And do you know what? They are all clichéd. By the time you have scanned through dozens of online dating profiles every screen name starts sounding the same. It can get old quickly. So I tried something different.
My unlikely and absurd username "GorillaButt" was part joke, part accident. Not a pretty thing to call yourself ... the hairy big-assed behind of an endangered forest creature, but quite ballsy for a girl.
The response that these fabulous guys put forth was a pleasant surprise, stuffed with wit and humour. I couldn't wait to receive "GorillaButt" email.
" Hi Gorillabutt; Very nice handle. I hope your not looking for a guy with a gorillabutt. I can't help you on that one. You're very pretty. You seem very nice. I think we have similar interests. Check out my profile and see what you think. Take care."
"And who in Heavens' name gave a woman with such a beautiful smile the handle Gorillabutt? I didn't get to Uganda and its hills where gorillas live, but even if I had, I find it difficult to believe I would need to carry a chainsaw to make doors bigger for you to get through! You could be the first, butt..."
"And about the gorillabutt thing....I know a lot about gorillas...I have painted many....
If it is concern about your butt...for me, I am fond of a fine rumpus...
But damn if I know why you chose gorillabutt?????"
"Hi, GB. I'm sensing that you have been receiving too many emails due to your cute pics and lovely profile, so you chose a name to ward off the faint of heart."
"open to gorillas"
"I must say your pics indicate you are gorillagorgeous but more importantly..is that a word?..your comments indicates you're sassy, smart and know what you want...that's good."
"Very nice photos. I was trying to remember if gorillas have big butts or small butts. Anyways you certainly caught my attention and I would like to meet you."
"Hi Gorilla Butt, I guess I'm supposed to ask you why you chose that name. It don't look black and it don't look big. Maybe you scratch it a lot. I'm bad. I'm sorry, you are such a pretty girl and I'll probably never hear from you again, unless you have a good sense of humour."
"Well, hello Gorillabutt, where did you get a handle like that? Funny stuff! We already have something in common, I have a very good set of hands also!!"
Well they all put a smile on my face and I am pretty sure they were laughing and anxiously awaiting my response to theirs. I answered every one of them, regardless of whether I thought we were a match or not. It turned out to be a win/win situation with the writers thanking me in kind for appreciating their efforts. We all felt good.
What I am trying to get across is don't be afraid to shine and be that brightest star.
Just go for it. Have fun! Go crazy!
